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Goodyear outs Assurance TripleMax 2 tires in PH

Launched just in time for the rainy season, Goodyear unveiled the Assurance TripleMax 2 tires in the Philippines today. Equipped with the new HydroTred Technology, the TripleMax 2 is optimized for enhanced grip performance with short breaking distance under wet conditions, allowing motorists to stop faster and drive safer on wet roads. Coinciding with Goodyear's 120th anniversary celebration worldwide, the launch of the TripleMax 2 bolsters the company's goal of empowering drivers with the ability to confidently move with freedom and be in control, regardless of road or weather conditions. Taking into account the country's road conditions during the monsoon season, Goodyear's new tires promises to deliver proven performance without compromising control and safety. "To celebrate our 120th global anniversary, it is only fitting that we release a tire that perfectly captures what Goodyear has been passionate about throughout the years: innovation. With the Assurance TripleMax 2, Filipin

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HackaTren outs 24 solutions for better LRT-1 experience

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) revealed that it has generated a total of 24 varied mobile solutions to improve customer experience, ranging from trip planning, customer feedback management, wayfinding, and passenger security. At the recently concluded HackaTren 2018, a hackathon or programming competition for software solutions and applications, LRMC President and CEO Juan F. Alfonso stressed the important role of customers in improving the commuting experience in Metro Manila. “Over the last two years, we prioritized getting LRT-1 back on track with more trains, more trips and shorter queueing time; there’s a lot more work to do and we want our customers involved in this journey of improving their commuting experience,” he said. Team NyxDev, comprised of system developers Daniel Quiming, Jet Alcantara, and James de Perio won the top prize with their Tara! Customer Experience Management System which features trip planning, wayfinding, customer feedback m

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Taiwan-based Maxxis rolls out four new tires in PH

Taiwan-based tire technology leader Maxxis is introducing to Filipino motorists four new products: the Premitra HP5, Mecotra ME3, Bravo HPM3, and the RAZR MT772. "As a trusted global brand, Maxxis is always seeking new ways to offer better driving experience on and off the road by utilizing advanced tire technologies that offer improved control, stability, and safety. And since every tire is a product of intensive research, you're assured of overall performance for years, making it a wise and economical choice for all drivers. Today, we are proud to bring in four new tires that aim to be game-changers, especially in the Philippine market," shares Jaybee Atanacio, Maxxis's Product Manager. Established in 1967, Maxxis has been delivering high-quality tires to customers in more than 180 countries. Leveraging on its innovative tire technology, Maxxis has garnered the trust of motorists and car manufacturers worldwide. It is one of the few manufacturers that have been consistently passing

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Get points, go places, and fly for free with GetGo's website!

GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, makes every member’s dream of flying for free, faster than ever, as it introduces a newly-improved website that makes availing of free flights as easy as 1, 2, click! The newly-designed GetGo website (getgo.com.ph) offers a better and faster online experience as it boasts of a fresh look and four new functions that complement the goal of GetGo to provide its members with the best and most convenient travel and lifestyle benefits. To enable members to quickly access GetGo’s prime services, four new tabs—Get Points, Go Places, Fly For Free, and Member Perks—readily bring online users to the site’s pages on points earning programs, guide on finding the best point fare deals to any Cebu Pacific domestic and international destinations, as well as exclusive member offers. Searching for the lowest fares to your dream vacation? The Go Places tab will assist members in booking the best flights faster with its GetGo Low Fare Finder functio

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RCBC is flying depositors to dream travel destinations

RCBC Savings Bank (RSB) is taking its lucky depositors to their dream travel destinations, after winning in the Save Up and Fly raffle promo last April 23, 2018. RSB President and CEO Rommel Latinazo awarded the winners an all-expense paid trip to Europe, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore on June 7. Joining Latinazo during the ceremony were Retail Banking Group Head Francis Vincent Berdan, and Product Sales and Support Division Head Guilberto Benedicto. Apart from travel packages, RSB gave away preloaded MyWallet Visa Prepaid cards as prizes. Launched in 2017, RSB's Save Up and Fly promo gives RSB depositors a raffle entry when they place at least PhP 5,000-worth of new or additional deposit, depending on the savings or checking account that was opened. Clients also get a chance to win a Samsung phone by opening a new Dragon Savings and Dragon All-in-One Checking account, and maintain at least PhP 250,000 deposit in ten months. Here's the list of travel package winners: Maria B.

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PH's first airport resort is also first to house OLED TVs

The long wait is over. Mactan-Cebu International Airport's Terminal 2 has just opened its doors to the public. Since its announcement until its inauguration, the opening of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport has been surrounded by tremendous excitement. Whether you're a departing or an arriving passenger, what makes a stay at the new airport more exciting for everyone is the presence of new LG OLED televisions. Twenty-four units of ultraslim 55-inch LG C8 OLED TVs are strategically installed at the apron areas, as well as departure check-in and departure gates, so waiting or staying inside the airport feels like home. This is the first time OLED TVs will be displayed in a Philippine airport. The 65,500sqm Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the country's first airport resort, featuring wooden arches fortified by steel ramparts and a wave-like roof that exudes a tropical feel. Interior designer Budji Layug and world-famous Cebuano furniture maker Kenneth Cobonpue helped in concept

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The North Face gears up PH climbing team for Olympics

The North Face Philippines recently announced its partnership with the Philippine National Climbing Team (PNCT), officially establishing its role as a key sponsor for the national team for climbing, which is set to represent the country in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in 2020. At an exclusive media event held at the R.O.X. store in Bonifacio Global City, The North Face Philippines shared its motivation behind the brand's commitment to support PNCT. By equipping the team with the cutting-edge gears and equipment, the brand aims to empower its members in their journey to the Olympics. Also, by doing so, the company wants to spark hope among young athletes who are aspiring to enter the international sports scene. The partnership between The North Face and the PNCT also helps in promoting the growth of sport climbing in the country and the creation of more outdoor climbing spots across the Philippines. Supported by the Sport Climbing Association of the Philippines, a non-stock, non-profit

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Araneta Center BusPort now offers cashless payment

PayMaya and Araneta Center have joined forces to enable commuters to quickly and conveniently book and pay for their bus tickets through a cashless system, whether it’s online or onsite. Commuters can now book, reserve their seats, and instantly pay for their tickets online at the newly-launched Araneta Center BusPort portal powered by PayMaya Checkout (www.aranetacenterbusport.com/), which will help ensure that they have a bus seat even before they arrive at the bus port. The system also allows commuters to pay by using their Visa, Mastercard, or JCB cards, or use their mobile phones and pay using PayMaya QR at the terminal. These payment solutions are part of the total digital payments suite being offered by PayMaya Business to merchants and enterprises nationwide. The partnership is anticipated to help in improving the experience of passengers who ride the buses to various points of the country at the Araneta Center BusPort. It also ensures their safety during travel by eliminati

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Waze appoints new Country Manager for the Philippines

With Manila ranking first among the cities around the world with the worst traffic condition in 2017, Waze has a serious business here in the Philippines. Strengthening its leadership in the country, the Google-owned company behind the world's largest community-based mobility app announced the appointment of Sarah Rodriguez as the Country Manager for the Philippines. Rodriguez was the Head of Digital Sales, Digital Media Division of ABS-CBN Corporation. She also played a role in Yahoo Philippines as its Digital Solutions Manager before her position at the country's largest media conglomerate. "Sarah's 11 years of experience in marketing and brand development are already an asset as we continue to grow our business from the Manila office. The Philippines is an important market to Waze and we see a golden opportunity to further deepen our presence with strategic partnerships with the government and the private sector under her leadership,” said KK Kumar, Waze APAC Regional Manager. Ap

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LRMC crowdsources for apps to better LRT-1 via Hackatren

Private rail operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is stepping up its approach on improving the commuting experience of its patrons. Collaborating with the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde Hub for Innovation for Inclusion (DLS-CSB HIFI), LRMC recently launched Hackatren, a hackathon which aims to crowdsource for IT-centric solutions such as mobile applications that will help in making the customer experience on LRT-1 better. “LRMC believes in the Filipino talent,” LRMC President and CEO Juan Alfonso said. “With Hackatren, we will showcase the IT programming skills of Filipinos. It will also be a platform for them to contribute to the uplift of customer experience at LRT-1.” Open to all Filipinos age 18 years old and above who are into programming, designing, and coding, Hackatren encourages applicants to form a team of three to four members, consisting of a designer or an architect, while other members are coders. Shortlisted participants are required to attend the pre-hack

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